Yankees–Astros has become more of a rivalry than anyone could have expected.
A cheating scandal and two strong ALCS series later, the two can arguably be placed up there with Ali-Frazier. Celtics-Lakers. In a shocking twist, the rivalry between the Yankees and Astros has been more interesting as of late than the lauded Yankees-Red Sox feud.
And both times, Houston sent New York home early. It’s certainly looking likely again this season too. The ALCS starts barely 24 hours after the Yankees clinched the ALDS over the Cleveland Guardians. On top of that, the Bronx Bombers just played four games in five days in two cities.